NEWBERRY – Newberry falls to Mars Hill in a well contest match up Tuesday evening at the Eleazer Arena.
 
The Wolves (7-9, 2-7 SAC) posted set of 25-20, 21-25, 16-16 and 26-28. Newberry set the tone early in the first set as they took an early 11-5 lead fueled by two kills from Vanessa Blas and one kill from Angela Gore and Sidra Triplett. The Wolves continued to extend their lead, taking a 14-6 advantage. The Lions did not go away quietly, as they closed the gap, making it 17-16. Mars Hills tied it up at 19 apiece after a Taylor Garrison error. Newberry quickly turned it around, closing out the set on a 6-1 run that included two kills from Gore.
 
Newberry dropped the following two set with fear of dropping the third. The Wolves did not go away without a fight. Newberry gained the momentum early, taking a 9-4 set advantage as Gore was called upon again, scoring two of Newberry's four straight points. The Wolves did not give up the lead until the Lions captured a 24-23 edge. The teams traded points with Mars Hill able to score the last two to take the match.
 
The Wolves had four players in double-digits kills, paced by Blas with 14. Zoe Dinkins, Toni-Anne Whitlow and Gore each finished with 10 kills. Blas paired he strong outing on offense with 10 digs for the double-double.
 
Olivia Kozemko and Garrison also had double-doubles for Newberry as Kozemko had 28 assists and 10 digs while Garrison had 22 assists and 15 digs. Kensley Jordan had a match-high 27 digs for the Wolves.
 
Dinkins and Lacie Wood continued their strong play at the net, combining for six of Newberry's eight blocks.
 
The Wolves are back in action this Friday, Oct. 5, as they take on Queens in SAC action at 7 p.m.